Lydia- The Pet Communicator

Chapter 29

After having a strenuous day, Drake decided to stay over for a night at our place. He shared a room with my father, since my father wouldn’t allow us together in my room. Overprotective much, I must say. We all had our dinner and went off to sleep early.

Drake woke me up in the early hours. I was still feeling too tired, and I wasn’t in a mood of waking up because every other day, I was gifted with a new worry. I clogged my ears with my fingertips when Drake was waking me up by reminding me of my exams, he was loudly counting the hours which I was left with. I took a pillow and threw it at him in irritation.

“Drake, let me sleep for one more hour please?” I cried.

“No Lydia, I know you don’t care about your studies, because you will cheat in the exams by asking your dear animals.” Drake responded.

I heaved a sigh and got out of my bed snappily, how could he even think this way? I have been working so hard all the time. I wore my bedroom slippers and walked directly to the bathroom, while slamming the door hard on Drake’s face. I kept an ear on the door to hear the footsteps of Drake coming towards the bathroom. I chuckled when he said, “I am sorry my love. Don’t get mad at me. You could sleep if you want?”

I opened the door and smiled at him, as if nothing happened, “ So it’s chemistry, physics, geography, and biology in one day right?”

He nodded his head and spoke, “It’s a tough schedule. I wonder why the government had planned it poorly.” I giggled at Drake’s remark. The same schedule has been there for years now. I was happy for not doing the supplementary subjects, since I had good ranks previously. I had to attempt the subjects which I couldn’t attend last year.

We started doing our end moment revision, while my father was still in bed. I gave all correct answers to Drake’s cross-questions, and I was also confident over getting a seat for the Veterinarian studies at Cambridge University this year.

After an hour, my father came to check on us, once he got up from his sleep. He was still in his pajamas and his hair was messy. He stretched his arms, and yawned at the same time, while rambling, “I was wondering where Drake disappeared so early, so you both are revising? Good, good. No breakfast?”

“I will make something after I am done, daddy!” I exclaimed. My dad father yawned and walked into the living room, while dropping himself on the couch in sleep. Drake chuckled at my father’s reaction and asked me to continue with my revision, because he wanted to make breakfast for all, on his own.

I hesitated a lot, but anyway, who could win over Drake? I knew that he was going to call me for assistance as he doesn’t know where the dishes were kept. I could hear the kitchen cabinets closing and opening, so I rushed in to help him,“Drake, let’s do it together, please?”

Drake agreed to take my help and we started making the breakfast together. He was really quick in chopping the vegetables, which was impressive. I even supposed, he was cooking for himself back at his apartment. We made some cheese and sausage omelets, vegetable sandwiches with coffee. Everything looked good. I awakened my father from his sleep and we had our breakfast together.

After that, my two wonderful men walked off to feed the pets and I had to continue with my readings.  I also requested my father and Drake to set out all the pets in the shelter, and never to lock them again. They accepted my decision happily. The time passed by quickly.

We ordered lunch and took some nap in the afternoon. After having forty winks, I continued with my final assignments which were given by Drake. I managed them all thoroughly, this was the end of my revisions for the exams.

Shortly, Drake presented us the gifts which he bought for us three days back. They were kept hidden, under my father’s bed. “Close your eyes, both of you.” Drake beamed.

“Drake, this is a popular way of giving gifts. So I know you bought something for us, and I don’t accept gifts from my children. I am sorry.” My father spoke immediately.

Drake sighed in disappointment and pouted when my father refused to take it. Then he pleaded, while sitting on his knees in front of my father, “I shall understand that you have forgiven me, if you accepted my small gift. I am badly in need of your blessings father.”

My father held Drake’s shoulder and asked him to get up quickly. My father pulled Drake into a tight hug and accepted his gift nicely. It was such an emotional moment for all of us. Then Drake asked me to close my eyes and turn around. I felt a cold metal pressed around my neck. I laid a hand on it with my eyes still closed, while Drake was clipping it from behind. I recognized that it might be a necklace.

“Open your eyes Lydia.” Drake shouted excitedly. When I opened my eyes, I immediately noticed my father holding a picture mug, filled with expensive chocolate miniatures inside. The picture on the mug was of Lucky and my father. What a lovely gift , I thought to myself. I could tell my father was very happy with the gift,  by the look on his face. He was looking at his gift with admiration.

However, when his eyes fell on the gift Drake gave me, his facial expression changed into disappointment. I touched the necklace around my neck, carefully trying to examine it. It had small stones fixed inside, and the metal seemed to be white gold. I looked up at my father and he shook his head in refusal, indicating me not to accept the gift. Only then, Drake came from behind me with a pocket mirror and asked me to observe how the necklace looked on me. The necklace was beautiful and costly, it had actual small diamonds embedded in it.

“Drake, you can give her such things after you both are in a serious relationship. She is still in my house, so I don’t accept the gift from my side. The mug is beautiful, I will keep it.” My father spoke straight away, and my father was right at his place. I had to agree with him.

“Drake, this must have cost you a fortune. I loved it, but I can’t take such an expensive gift from you. Sorry.” I spoke, after my father.

Drake lowered his gaze on the ground, trying to hide his disappointment. I pulled up his chin, and saw a tear escape his eye. I couldn’t hurt him anymore. I pulled Drake into a tight hug and thanked him for the wonderful gift, while promising him to wear it on the day we make a serious and final commitment.

Drake didn’t agree to it and he spoke, “I don’t count money Lydia. I am doing everything for you. I tried to buy a beautiful gift, without caring about its cost. No one commented about the necklace.” Drake sighed and sat on the couch with displeasure.

“Okay guys, let’s end the conversation, and visit the pets. Lydia hadn’t seen her friends for a whole day now.” My father interrupted in between.

Drake sat on the couch with his arms crossed, he didn’t talk to any of us. My father and I, tried hard to cheer him up, but there was no way he would be talking to us. Finally I spoke, “Okay. I am going to wear it occasionally, happy?” Drake didn’t reply back or make any gesture, until my father accepted the gift.

“Drake, I wouldn’t mind Lydia wearing it okay.” My father reacted, and suddenly, Drake’s frown changed into a huge smile. He was really happy after that. As I always say, who could win over Drake?

I asked my father to go ahead with Drake to the shelter, while I keep the necklace in my treasure box, which was kept in my closet. I walked straight to my bedroom, and stood in front of the mirror, admiring the necklace Drake gave me. On the other hand, I thought , How could anyone love me so much? Drake has done so much for me and he only wants my love in return. What if he leaves me one day too, like Ricky?

I whimpered at my negative thoughts and tried to shake them off my head. I had faith in Drake, more than my myself. I trusted him a lot.

I kept the necklace quickly in my treasure box and went out to the shelter to join my father and Drake. I was surprised to see them both laughing their as* off at the shelter. They seemed really happy, and I was happier when I noticed all the pets roaming around freely in the backyard, they looked so joyful. The dogs were running around everywhere, while the rabbits and cats were playing. Marwa was just watching the animals. Marwa neighed as she noticed my entrance, “Lydia! Tell these both to stop laughing like maniacs. They are laughing on these rabbits who are mating.

I looked at the rabbits carefully and noticed them doing their stuff. I spoilt my face in disgust, and shouted angrily at my father and Drake to stop it. Their laughter was actually distracting the poor rabbits. Drake got tight lipped and my father snorted, trying to control his laugh.

Anyway, we spent our some time at the shelter, until the sunset. It was fun playing with the animals and watching them do some unique tricks. We gave them their food and went back into the house, before it got dark.

I wasn’t in a mood of having dinner, I had some fruit salad, while my father and Drake munched over the leftover food which we had in the afternoon. Later on, we spent our time watching a horror movie which we all enjoyed. My father and Drake wanted me to relax and feel stress-free. It was a wonderful evening together.

Within some time, I fell asleep while watching the movie. As Drake was carrying me to my room in my siesta, my father shouted, “Come back to my room. No sleeping near Lydia!” I woke up with his loud voice, however my father didn’t notice me up and he jogged to his room. Drake whispered slowly, “Act as if you’re sleeping, at least I could give you a good night kiss.”

I chuckled and closed my eyes, with a slight nod. Drake kept me down on my bed and pressed his soft lips with mines. I kissed him back passionately and mumbled, I love you Drake.” He left my lips and kissed me all over my face sweetly. He stroked my hair and replied, “I love you much more. Good night my angel.”  

Before leaving the room, Drake pulled a blanket over me, kissed me on the forehead and turned off the lights. He waved me a goodbye and closed the door. I was fortunate to have such a wonderful partner. After tossing and turning all night on the bed with the beautiful thoughts of Drake, I finally fell asleep.

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The next morning, I woke up with the noise of a crow on a tree outside my window. It was really irritating and it spoilt my sweet sleep.  I got out of my bed to scare it away at once.

 When I realized that the crow was feeding her babies, I changed my mind to scare her off, and watched the scene with admiration.

“Boo!” Drake tried to scare me from behind. I didn’t get frightened at all, but I asked him to watch the crow doing her duty, and then my father joined us in a little while.

Our Sunday started and ended very well, it was hassle-free. We spent our time in trying new recipies, watching movies and playing games. We played football in our backyard and the animals joined us too. We had a lot of fun and I didn’t even touch a single book.

We all were just waiting for tomorrow to come, as it was my big day!

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Oh my! Wish Lydia all the best for her exams. We will see how she did it in the coming chapter. Sorry  if this chapter was not interesting as always :(

Well, I have a latest and top Indian love song with english subtitles on the side, check it out! Its from Drake to Lydia :D You can also see the necklace above ;)